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Does look like asphalt... but doesn't matter now cos I got help and have got a much tidier solution installed already. I had an alarm fitted by a local firm, the installer helped me pull a cable through the external wall cavity, up to the loft, then down the other end of the house into the...

And I understand you need an electrician to certify all new mains cabling for building reg Part P.

Yep, I am replacing the skirting, so I guess that is a good alternative for the single room. But there isn't an obvious route going into the garage without digging into the floor at some point... Hmm. As with the black stuff on the floor, I haven't tried yet but was hoping to angle grind a...

Is it ok to chase out a channel on concrete floor and bury a trunking full of cat5e and speaker cables? The channel will then be filled before laminiate/wood floor is laid on top. The floor is the lounge and hallway, which has about 2cm of that black soft(ish) stuff as the top layer, what is...

I rang building controls asking them to confirm the requirements regarding the replacement of existing switches and a light fitting in the bedroom, below is the official email response I received today. Note, this is only quoted here as a reference and does not constitute advice for your...

Thanks Rob, so I am required to have it checked? How much can I expect to pay for the checks (so I don't get ripped off)? Thanks Ray

Softus, what do you mean? Ray

Hi I am wondering if anyone know for sure if I need to get a Part P certificate after replacing a light switch and light fitting in a bedroom? I have read the pdf "technical information sheet no 11" which clearly says "no need to notify", but does that mean any DIYer is allowed to swap a...